Bindi Irwin’s Daughter Grace Enjoys a Heartwarming Moment with Her Tortoise Friend in New Photo

Bindi Irwin, Chandler Powell, and Grace Powell.
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Chandler Powell/Instagram; Terri Irwin/Instagram

NEED TO KNOW

• Bindi Irwin shared a charming photo of her daughter, Grace, with a tortoise on December 21.
• The Instagram post referred to Grace and the tortoise as “best friends.”
• While the caption did not specify the tortoise’s name, Bindi has mentioned a tortoise named Igloo who is Grace’s companion.

Bindi Irwin’s daughter, Grace, continues her adorable friendship with a tortoise. On December 21, Bindi, her husband Chandler Powell, and her mother Terri Irwin posted a collaborative Instagram photo featuring the four-year-old with a large turtle, dressed in a floor-length green ballgown and gently petting the animal’s head.

The accompanying caption read, “Best friends seem to share thoughts. So much love.💕” Although the tortoise’s name is not mentioned in the post, Bindi has previously noted that Grace formed a bond with an Aldabra tortoise named Igloo.

Many Instagram users speculated that Grace was spending time with Igloo, with one commenting, “Grace and Igloo are the bestest of friends ❤️🥹🥰🐢.” Another remarked, “I bet they can practically read each other’s minds 🥹❤️.” Others praised Grace’s outfit, with one viewer exclaiming, “Oh my goodness❤️❤️! What a gorgeous dress Princess Grace is wearing❤️💚❤️💚.”

Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace.

Terri Irwin/Instagram

On November 28, Bindi previously shared a video of Grace meeting Igloo for the first time after their family trip to Los Angeles in support of Robert Irwin on Dancing with the Stars. In the video, Grace expressed her joy, saying, “I missed you,” as she hugged the tortoise and excitedly fed it.

“When he sees Grace, he runs across his paddock, which is huge. If you’re a tortoise, you can’t really run very fast, but he makes an effort,” Bindi shared in a previous interview about Grace’s relationship with Igloo. “They truly love each other! It’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen,” she added, expressing her delight at the unique friendship.

Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace with tortoise.

Bindi Irwin/Instagram

In a June interview, Bindi discussed her approach to introducing Grace to various animals, including tortoises and wombats. “We decided to slowly let Grace be around them, teaching her to read animal cues. That’s how my parents raised me,” she said, emphasizing a gradual learning process.

As a lively child, Grace often seeks to participate in family activities, expressing her desire to be involved when her parents are feeding crocodiles. “She cries, ‘I just wanna feed the crocodiles!’” Bindi remarked, highlighting her daughter’s adventurous spirit, which she attributes to her late father, Steve Irwin.

“I did not expect that having a little one would feel so familiar,” Bindi reflected. “Where did this come from? Oh, my dad.”